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Are there any gambling addiction treatment centers in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

I have a friend who's always gambling his money away. He's always thinking about gambling too. I think he's got a gambling addiction and I want to know how to find treatment centers that he can look into so that he'll get treated. However, I haven't convinced him to get himself treated yet. Any ideas?

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1. Does anybody else know of your friend's gambling addiction? His parents, maybe? It might be easier to convince him if you do an intervention. Gather his closest friends and family members and make him see what he's doing to himself. I don't know if there are treatment centers in Greensburg that address issues of gambling. However, here are some links that may be able to help you out. You can also contact your local health services administration and inquire. Asking hospital staff may yield some results too. Good luck!
2. have him visit his medical doctor to rule out any health problems. he may be able to seek treatment that is covered by his insurance.
3. Either in or near it. Visit a convenient store or call a Casino...
4. I also live in Pa and I do know that if you go to www.palottery.com there is some info on there that may be helpful to you. Good Luck.
5. The following is the National Headquarters. This can be called 24/7, they have counselors that speak to anyone with a gambling concern. National Council on Problem Gambling Headquarters 1-800-522-4700 24 Hour Confidential Hot line The National Council on Problem Gambling 216 G Street NE, Ste 200 Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202.547.9204 Fax 202.547.9206 ncpg@ncpgambling.org This is your State's information and resources: Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1233-B Wharton St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 Jim Pappas, President/Executive Director 215-389-4008 (office) 215-389-1408 (Fax) 1-800-848-1880 or 1-800-GAMBLER (Statewide Helplines from PA) 1-215-389-4008 (Out of State Helpline) Email: ccgofpa@aol.com I am not familiar with your location, however I was able to find a meeting place in Greensburg,PA. on Monday evenings at 8:00pm. Monday Nights 8:00 PM Westmoreland Comp. Counseling Center Activity Room D (Bldg across from hospital) Greensburg, PA If the Monday night meetings doesn't work call the 24/7 number and they will assist you and yours. *** Good Luck and Be Good to Yourself and Others